Information for participants
Conference Venue
Address:
Kong Siu Luey Lounge, Robert Black College
University Drive, The University of Hong Kong
Map:
For local participants, please click here for directions to Robert Black College.
Lunch will be served at Room 201, May Hall during the first three days of the conference.
Accommodation
Address:
Robert Black College
University Drive,
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Map:
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Website: | http://www.hku.hk/rblack/ |
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Telephone: | (852) 2296 1771 (Front Desk)
(852) 9031 6863 (Duty Manager; during non-office hours only) |
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Office Hours: | Mon – Fri: 9:00 – 17:30
Sat: 9:00 – 12:30 |
Click here for the check-in guide if you are arriving after office hours or late at night.
Transportation
From Airport to Robert Black College, The University of Hong Kong
Exiting from arrival hall, you will see both kiosk and ticket vending machines selling Airport Express ( 機場快線) train ticket. The Kiosk is located near arrival hall B. Please purchase a one-way ticket to Hong Kong Station, the final station for the Airport Express train line. It will cost $100 HKD. Please proceed to “Trains to city” exit for train platform. The train takes about 25 minutes. After exiting Hong Kong Station, you will see the directional sign to “Taxi”. Take a taxi and inform the driver to “Robert Black College, The University of Hong Kong” through Conduit Road. It will cost around 50-60 HKD.
*Remark: $5 HKD surcharge will be added for each luggage put in the trunk
Weather
June marks the beginning of the summer season in Hong Kong. You can expect hot, humid and sunny weather, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Average temperatures will range from 26-31°C (or 78-88 °F), and may exceed 31°C (or 88 °F) at times.
Do also note that the conference coincides with the typhoon season in Hong Kong, which begins in May and ends in November. When a typhoon is approaching, warnings are broadcast on television and radio. There are various degrees of warning signals issued by the Hong Kong Observatory, but when the Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 8 (or above) or the Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted, the following arrangements will apply:
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All presentations and/or activities scheduled after either warning is hoisted or in force will be cancelled automatically. |
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When Tropical Storm Warning Signal No. 8 or above is hoisted: All presentations and/or activities will be suspended immediately.
When Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is hoisted: All presentations and/or activities, except those held outdoors, will continue. For outdoor activities, the responsible staff members on the spot will suspend the activities immediately, ensure that all participants are taken to a safe place, and remain there until it is safe for them to return to Robert Black College. |
Detailed information about current and seasonal weather can be found on the Hong Kong Observatory website (http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm). While you are in Hong Kong, you can also dial 1878 200 and press '3' for English to check on the latest weather situation.
Vegetarian restaurants near HKU
Grassroots Pantry, 12 Fuk Sau Lane, Sai Ying Pun, Western District
Tel: 2873 3353
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=102541®ion=0&s=3
The Herbivores (Soho, Central), G/F, 35 Staunton Street, SOHO, Central
Tel: 2613 2909
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=116118&tc=sr1
Life Cafe Restaurant and Bar, G/F-2/F, 10 Shelley Street, SOHO, Central
Tel: 2810 9777
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=11537&tc=sr1
VeggieSF, 10/F, 11 Stanley Street, Central
Tel: 3902 3902
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=40435&tc=sr1
MANA! Fast Slow Food, 92 Wellington Street, Central
Tel: 2851 1611
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=92841&tc=sr1
Vegetarian restaurant in HKU
Bijas Vegetarian Restaurant, G/F Run Run Shaw Tower, Central Podium, Centennial Campus, University of Hong Kong
Tel: 2964 9011
http://cedars.hku.hk/sections/campuslife/Catering/BIJASMain.php
Other restaurants near HKU (Reservation is needed)
Soho Spice (Vietnamese & Thai), 47B Elgin Street, Soho, Hong Kong
Tel: 2521 1600
http://www.diningconcepts.com/sohospice/index.php
Bombay Dreams (Indian), 4/F, 77 Wyndham Street, Central
Tel: 2971 0001
http://www.diningconcepts.com/BombayDreamsC/index.php
Jashan (Indian), 1F Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Hong Kong
Tel: 3105 5300 / 3105 5311
http://www.jashan.com.hk/en/contact_us/
Hong Kong style restaurants (Cha Chaan Teng)
Tsui Wah Restaurant, G-2/F, 15-19 Wellington Street, Central
Tel: 2525 6338
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=3837
Honolulu Coffee Shop, G/F, 33 Stanley St,, Central
Tel: 2526 8063
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=5785
Electricity and Voltage / IT Equipment
The standard electrical voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts AC, 50Hz and most of the electrical outlets take a three-pronged UK-style plug. All rooms at the Robert Black College are fitted with internet ports and cables, but you will need an adaptor if you are not using an appliance or equipment with the same socket.
In addition, please bring along a VGA Adapter if you are using your own MacBook for your presentation.
Useful Numbers and Websites
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